Shungite (Round)(Smooth)(6mm)(8mm)(10mm)(12mm)(16"Strand)Shungite is a black, lustrous, non crystalline mineraloid consisting of mostly Carbon. It was extracted in Karelia, Russia near a village called Shunga, from where it is named after. It is believed to hold magical ancient healing powers as well as the ability to repel electromagnetic frequencies. Sold By Strand Origin: Russia Mohs Hardness: 4 Metaphysical Properties: Cleansing, Purification Average Strand Length: 16in Average Beads per Strand 6mm: 62